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with Larry Mantle

Larry Mantle hosts lively and in-depth discussions of city news, politics, science, the arts, entertainment, and more. Airs weekdays 9-11am on 89.3 FM and streaming online at LAist.com and the LAist app. Austin Cross hosts AirTalk Fridays — watch the Friday show live on Instagram (@laistofficial).

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  • Activists hold signs outside the Supreme Court March 25, 2014 in Washington, DC. The Supreme Court heard arguments today in Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc if for profit corporations can refuse to cover contraceptive services in their employee's healthcare for religious beliefs.
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    The Supreme Court heard arguments in the Hobby Lobby case today. Do corporations have religious rights? How is social networking changing to accommodate privacy and anonymity? Later, KPCC reporter Elizabeth Aguilera joins Larry to discuss women and alcohol use.
    AirTalk for March 25, 2014
    The Supreme Court heard arguments in the Hobby Lobby case today. Do corporations have religious rights? How is social networking changing to accommodate privacy and anonymity? Later, KPCC reporter Elizabeth Aguilera joins Larry to discuss women and alcohol use.
  • Prime Minister of Malaysia (C), Najib Razak leaves after an ad hoc press conference on March 24, 2014 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Prime Minister Najib Razak spoke at the press conference to announce that fresh analysis of available satellite data has concluded that missing flight MH370's final position was in the southern Indian Ocean. French authorities reported a satellite sighting of objects in an area of the southern Indian Ocean where China and Australia have also reported similar sightings of potential debris from the flight that went missing on March 8.
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    Satellite data suggests Flight 370 went down in the southern Indian Ocean, according to Malaysia's Prime Minister. Ukraine is withdrawing troops from Crimea. Next, is an abortion rights group wrong to publish personal information about its opposition? Then, should California ban fishing techniques that cause collateral damage to marine life? Later, what should film productions do when a leading actor dies?
    AirTalk for March 24, 2014
    Satellite data suggests Flight 370 went down in the southern Indian Ocean, according to Malaysia's Prime Minister. Ukraine is withdrawing troops from Crimea. Next, is an abortion rights group wrong to publish personal information about its opposition? Then, should California ban fishing techniques that cause collateral damage to marine life? Later, what should film productions do when a leading actor dies?
  • Third grade students at William L. Cobb Elementary School take cover under desks as they participate in the 'Great California ShakeOut' earthquake drill on October 20, 2011 in San Francisco, California. An estimated 8 million Californians will take place in the fourth annual Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill which will help educate residents prepare for a major earthquake.
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    Work is well underway to create an earthquake warning system. How could an warning system improve California's earthquake preparedness? General Jeffrey Sinclair's plea deal and sentence has caused a wave of controversy surrounding the Military's response to sexual assault charges. What’s the best way to handle military sex crimes?
    AirTalk for March 21, 2014
    Work is well underway to create an earthquake warning system. How could an warning system improve California's earthquake preparedness? General Jeffrey Sinclair's plea deal and sentence has caused a wave of controversy surrounding the Military's response to sexual assault charges. What’s the best way to handle military sex crimes?
  • WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 20: U.S. President Barack Obama speaks on the South Lawn of the White House to deliver a statement on Ukraine prior to departing for Florida March 20, 2014 in Washington, DC. Obama announced he will "impose additional costs" on Russia, including further sanctions on individuals and a bank. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
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    President Obama has announced another set of sanctions against Russia. Will the increasing sanctions help alleviate tension in Russia or worsen the situation? Are vaccine waivers causing the increase in California's measles cases?
    AirTalk for March 20, 2014
    President Obama has announced another set of sanctions against Russia. Will the increasing sanctions help alleviate tension in Russia or worsen the situation? Are vaccine waivers causing the increase in California's measles cases?
  • Members of Greenpeace make a performance using a giant inflatable life ring, in a beach of Cancun Mexico, on December 10, 2010 during the COP16 United Nations Climate Change conference.
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    Scientific research continues to highlight the realities of climate change, but many Americans still don't see it is a big enough problem. What is the best way to get Americans to care about climate change? LAPD Chief Beck joins Larry in-studio to discuss the report on the LAX shooting, the city's recent crackdown on pot shops and more.
    AirTalk for March 19, 2014
    Scientific research continues to highlight the realities of climate change, but many Americans still don't see it is a big enough problem. What is the best way to get Americans to care about climate change? LAPD Chief Beck joins Larry in-studio to discuss the report on the LAX shooting, the city's recent crackdown on pot shops and more.
  • With a flag depicting President Vladimir Putin (C) pro-Kremlin activists rally at the Red Square in Moscow, on March 18, 2014, to celebrate the incorporation of Crimea. Putin pushed today every emotional button of the collective Russian psyche as he justified the incorporation of Crimea, citing everything from ancient history to Russia's demand for respect to Western double standards.
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    Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Prime Minister of Crimea signed official documents to incorporate Crimea into the Russian Federation.Will the United States and E.U. impose oil and energy sanctions on Russia? Are we spending too much money on airport security? Later, why are good managers so difficult to find?
    AirTalk for March 18, 2014
    Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Prime Minister of Crimea signed official documents to incorporate Crimea into the Russian Federation.Will the United States and E.U. impose oil and energy sanctions on Russia? Are we spending too much money on airport security? Later, why are good managers so difficult to find?
  • WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 17: U.S. President Barack Obama gives a statement on the situation in the Ukraine in the Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on March 17, 2014 in Washington, DC. The U.S. and the European Union have imposed sanctions on Russian and Ukraine officials in response to their actions that supported the referendum for Crimean separation. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
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    On Monday morning President Obama announced US sanctions against Russia. How will these sanctions impact the situation in Ukraine? Has tech killed the 40 hour work week? Later, should parents be able to opt out of LAUSD's expanded "Breakfast in Classroom" program?
    AirTalk for March 17, 2014
    On Monday morning President Obama announced US sanctions against Russia. How will these sanctions impact the situation in Ukraine? Has tech killed the 40 hour work week? Later, should parents be able to opt out of LAUSD's expanded "Breakfast in Classroom" program?
  • SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 09: A job seeker holds an organizer with an American flag sticker on it as he waits in line to meet with a recruiter during the San Francisco Hire Event job fair on November 9, 2011 in San Francisco, California. The national unemployment rate dipped this past month to 9 percent in October after employers added 80,000 jobs. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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    How far would you go to maintain privacy for yourself online? Reporter Julia Angwin shares the length's she took to do just that. It's Filmweek on AirTalk and guest host Patt Morrison is discussing "Bad Words," "The Veronica Mars Movie," and more!
    AirTalk for March 14, 2014
    How far would you go to maintain privacy for yourself online? Reporter Julia Angwin shares the length's she took to do just that. It's Filmweek on AirTalk and guest host Patt Morrison is discussing "Bad Words," "The Veronica Mars Movie," and more!
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    The debate over school lunch requirements continues as lobbying groups gear up to fight against 2010 regulation. Is the 2010 school lunch law working? KPCC healthcare reporter Stephanie O'Neil joins guest host Patt Morrison to discuss the real-life affects of Obamacare. Later, how is technology changing the economy and job market?
    AirTalk for March 13, 2014
    The debate over school lunch requirements continues as lobbying groups gear up to fight against 2010 regulation. Is the 2010 school lunch law working? KPCC healthcare reporter Stephanie O'Neil joins guest host Patt Morrison to discuss the real-life affects of Obamacare. Later, how is technology changing the economy and job market?
  • WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 10: U.S. President Barack Obama delivers remarks while congratulating the 2012-13 NCAA Division I men's and women's champions on the South Lawn of the White House March 10, 2014 in Washington, DC. Hundreds of scholar athletes from schools across the country were invited to the White House. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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    The World Wide Web turns 25! We're taking a look back the changes in technology and the impacts the internet has had on daily life. How will the internet change over the next 25 years? Later, is Lean In's "Ban Bossy" movement the right move for feminism?
    AirTalk for March 12, 2014
    The World Wide Web turns 25! We're taking a look back the changes in technology and the impacts the internet has had on daily life. How will the internet change over the next 25 years? Later, is Lean In's "Ban Bossy" movement the right move for feminism?
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Larry Mantle, Host
Austin Cross, Host
Lindsey Wright, Senior Producer
Lucy Copp, Producer
Nicolas Perez, Producer
Manny Valladares, Associate Producer
Payton Seda, Associate Producer
Faheem Khan, Associate Producer
Courtney Eileen Fulcher, Apprentice News Clerk